In the US, sports regularly comes up when discussing universities. This is especially true for football and basketball. The college Bowl Season is almost over, but the national championship is still a few weeks away. I'm just wondering who people rooted for and in what bowl. Did the school you like win a bowl? Did they even qualify? Would you rather not talk about your school's athletics until March Madness? 

One of my alma maters is in a bowl game this Saturday, and the other is more of a basketball school.

Seeking Feedback on Career Transition: From Firefighter to Remote Work and Digital Nomad Life

Hello everyone!

Today is my birthday! ?

First, I’d like to thank God for another year of life on this earthly journey, filled with health, skills, and responsibilities. I couldn’t let this day pass without stopping by here!

I also want to express my gratitude for the goodwill of everyone in this forum. I’ve spent time reading several posts and, especially, the Wiki page (https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Degree_Forum_Wiki).
It’s clear that a lot of effort and collaboration went into its development.

The purpose of this post is to seek feedback from people with diverse experiences and perspectives, particularly those living in other countries, regarding my current situation and plans for the future. 
My ultimate goal is to transition into remote work, ideally in the IT field, although I also have experience in various other areas.


About Me
I am a military firefighter in my country, and I’ll soon be retiring.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Fire and Panic Engineering (yes, I’ve taken Calculus I-IV, Differential Equations, Numerical Methods, Physics I-IV, Thermodynamics, and many other engineering courses).
  
• Bachelor’s in Law and have passed the bar exam in my country, though I can’t practice due to incompatibility with my current job.
  
• Currently finishing two more degrees: Business Administration (next 12 months) and Accounting (next 4 months).
  
• Seven postgraduate diplomas, including Systems Analysis and Development (focused on Java and object-oriented programming), Exercise Physiology, Sports Nutrition, Administration, Tax Law, and Corporate Law.
  
• Professional Experience:
  • Former university lecturer (Catholic University) in IT for two years.
    
  • Former instructor for preparatory courses for public service exams, a well-paying role in my country.
    
  • Experience as a systems analysis chief and extensive work in public and private administration.
    

1. IT:
   This is where I started, serving as a Systems Analysis manager.I obviously need to update some skills. It’s a field that still pays well, especially for experienced professionals.It allows remote work.I enjoy it because it rewards competence and results. It has meritocracy embedded.I could also obtain some certifications that the market values and that I don’t yet have, especially in AWS, Linux, Data Analytics, and Cybersecurity.I don’t have a degree from the U.S., but I believe I could earn one in less than 6 months, as I already have knowledge in many subjects since I taught them.
2. Law:
   In the United States, for example, I could take the bar exam in New York and Florida and start practicing federal law.The problem is that I would need to be in the U.S., and as I mentioned, I’m not interested in staying in any country for more than 3 months a year.I’m unsure if remote work is possible in this field, especially since most cases are digital nowadays. However, if it means being tied to one country, it wouldn’t be worth it.
3. Accounting:
   In the U.S., I would need to pass the CPA exam or another similar certification. The good thing is that I can take it in my country. I would arrive in the U.S. already certified.I’m not sure if remote work is possible, but I believe it is.
4. Administration:
   I have extensive experience in this field, both in public administration (e.g., public procurement) and private administration.I also have a Master’s degree in this area.I know American companies value both experience and diverse backgrounds.
5. Fire Protection Engineering (NFPA):
   A very specific niche, but all buildings and large corporations need professionals concerned with the safety of their greatest asset: the people inside their buildings.I believe I could find opportunities here, but what bothers me the most is the lack of remote options.

1. IT:
   Would it be worth it for me, as an international student studying from my country, to complete an accelerated U.S. degree in 6 months? Maybe Bachelor's in Computer Science? From the perspective of portfolio building and improving how American and European companies perceive my résumé?Or should I try to validate my postgraduate degrees (transcripts) and pursue a Master’s degree?Or would it be better, since I’m targeting the job market and higher salaries, to focus solely on certifications?

I am looking for a Degree plan for Excelsior Bachelors in General Education..  I trying to understand the gap between what courses I have taken and what is needed to fulfill that degree.  
Thanks in advance

Hey everyone... Just curious, what was the most interesting thing you've heard when someone was trying to explain why they didn't complete their homework or something along those lines?

Yes, I have a Maltese Poodle mix puppy about 5 months old, he's eaten plenty of my homework drafts I print out, but that's not an excuse I'll use, I get things done accordingly and on time, before the deadlines.

What was a valid reason you've heard before? Most of the valid ones I hear or read about are those who have those 'Life Happens' moments. YouTube has a few of these funnies from kids, I get a chuckle out of them sometimes...

The title says it all. I’ve heard that Excelsior is difficult to map to, which courses can I take on Sophia/Saylor that transfer as upper level before I move on to Study.com? Trying to transfer in 113 credits and graduate after one semester. Thank you in advance!

Your Location: CA, United States
Your Age: 38
What kind of degree do you want?: Bachelor's
Current Regional Accredited Credits: 74
This is how my CC credits transferred to TESU:

ART-1000 3.00
CIS-1100        1.00
ENC-1010 3.00
HIS-1130        3.00
PSY-1010 3.00
SOC-1010 3.00
ART-1999 3.00
LIT-1010        3.00
GOG-1100 3.00
ENG-2300 3.00
ANT-1600 3.00
ECO-1000 3.00
ENC-1020 3.00
POS-1100 3.00
MUS-1000 3.00
COM-2300 3.00
GOG-1110 1.00
HEA-1050 3.00
MAT-1210 3.00
ART-1010 3.00
ART-1999 3.00
ART-1020 3.00
ART-1660 3.00
ART-1360 3.00
ART-1370 3.00
ART-2020 3.00

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: 0
Any certifications or military experience? No
Budget: $20k (flexible)
Commitments: Work
Dedicated time to study: 3-5 hours on weekdays. As much as needed during weekends.
Timeline: 2-3 years
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: Loans, savings

I believe the majority of my BA General Education can be completed at Sophia, so I'm not concerned about that too much.

My biggest problem right now is figuring out the remaining Area of Study electives for art. I have 6 of 15 from ART-2020 and ART-1370.

I was told I can fulfill the painting requirement by taking Painting I at Sessions. As for Two-Dimensional Design I'm not sure.

Hi,

Has anyone been able to transfer the Coursera MS Dynamics 365 Fundamentals for credit for BUS 244 Management Information System?

Hi everyone!

I am planning on taking the IBM Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations Specialization course on Coursera to transfer in as BUS245 Programming for Managers for my BABA PM & IS at UMPI. Since the ACE credit recommendation expires on 1/31/2025, what do I need to have finished by that time for it to be accepted as expected by UMPI? Do I simply need to have completed the course by the 31st or do I have to have it listed on my Credly transcript by that date? (Note: I will not be accepted to UMPI until after the 31st.)

My stepdaughter is due to start the MS in Early Childhood Studies TEMPO program at Walden University on Monday, January 6. Her enrollment counselor told her that if she became a member of NAEYC, she would get 50% off tuition for the program. Due to this discount, the program is only 1895.00 USD per TEMPO term (12 weeks). This means that if a person accelerates quickly, they could potentionally early this Masters degree for only 1895.00 USD. Below is a link to the program:

MS in Early Childhood Studies

And here is the link to NAEYC's website:

NAEYC

**My stepdaughter did state that it will take a few weeks for the discount to be applied to your tuition account, as her enrollment counselor stated the discount is applied manually and after Walden verifies that you have joined NAEYC. And if you are enrolling and are not offered the discount, remind your enrollment counselor.**

It looks like a fair amount of new or revamped courses.  As a TESU BACS graduate who did a speed run to the finish line, I've going back and doing the IBM DevOps to fill in some gaps (TDD, CI/CD, Microservices, Containerized deployments, etc) that I need for work.  Looks like DevOps and Full Stack new upper level recommendations, plus there are other certs worth checking out so you can graduate with the skills you want (or just be like me and go back and fill in the gaps as you need - it is impossible to learn everything, but I feel like everyone is trying to do DevOps in the work world)

https://www.acenet.edu/National-Guide/Pa...0d3a33232a